How Long Does a Loose Tooth Take to Fall Out in Adults?
More often than not, a loose tooth in adults will fall out on its own.
Once a tooth becomes loose, it might take a few weeks before it falls out completely.
It’s recommended that you don’t force the tooth out of its position but rather allow it to fall out naturally, as long as there are no signs of redness and swelling in the surrounding gum area, which might indicate an infection, if this is the case, then you should book an appointment with the dentist to ensure the infection does not spread to other teeth.
Loose Adult Tooth: What Should You Do?
Will an adult loose tooth eventually fall out?
It’s often the case that fall teeth will fall out on them without any sort of pain or discomfort. However, there are some cases where it will make sense to have a loose tooth pulled by a dentist, especially in cases of an infection. But it will all depend on why the tooth is loose in the first place.
What happens if a loose tooth stays in too long?
In an ideal world, you should schedule an examination with the dentist as soon as you notice a loose adult tooth, because there might be a chance that we can save it and prevent your oral condition from deteriorating. If ignored, the condition causing the tooth to become loose can gradually worse and cause damage to the root and gums, which can lead to an infection, if not occurred already. For example, we could splint the tooth to adjacent teeth to ensure it stabilizes.
How to pull a loose tooth that won't come out in adults?
The internet will detail lots of ways you can pull out a tooth naturally – and we get it, a loose, wobbly tooth can be irritating. However, we wouldn’t recommend trying to remove the tooth at home. A tooth extraction with the dentist will be the safest way forward. Especially if you don’t want to be left with a gap.
Stages of a loose tooth in adults
As dentists, we have the power to save your tooth; depending on your stage, different treatments can be utilized.
Stage 1: Initial loosening
- Signs of this stage include slight movement when touched or chewing.
- Causes of this are gum disease, minor trauma or injury or initial bone loss around the tooth.
- Treatment at this stage usually consists of deep hygiene cleans and antibiotics.
Stage 2: Moderate loosening
- Signs include discomfort, bleeding gums and changes in bite alignment.
- Causes of this stage are gum disease, infection, inflammation and bone loss, trauma or injury.
- Treatment at this stage involves tooth splinting.
Stage 3: Severe loosening
- Signs show that the tooth moves easily and shifts with minimal pressure. You’ll also notice pain, swelling, noticeable gaps between teeth, and potential discharge if an infection is present.
- Causes of this stage are typically severe infections that break down the surrounding structure.
- Treatment at this stage might include a bone graft to restore bone in the affected area or a tooth extraction if the tooth cannot be saved. Tooth replacement treatments like dental implants, bridges, or dentures might also be considered.
Stage 4: Tooth mobility and potential loss
- Signs show that the tooth is extremely loose and can fall out independently or require extraction.
- Causes include extensive bone loss, periodontal disease, abscess or severe infections, or irreparable damage from trauma. You’ll likely be in a lot of pain or cannot use the tooth to chew.
Treatment at this stage will only involve what you can do to replace the tooth.
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